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I was able to feel a kind of happiness I had never experienced before. I lived like family with Korean sisters and brothers, I also spent warm times with friends from Germany and Australia. Going through various situations such as adoptions and farewells, I felt the preciousness of life and a sense of responsibility, Through a relaxed life faithful to the instincts of eating when hungry and sleeping when sleepy, I was able to truly recharge.
<Humble everyday wild life: volunteering to care for abandoned animals in Tokushima, Japan> Review from gapper Lee Yujin
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# I wanted to give myself the gift of healing after studying hard for a semester
Hello. My name is Lee Yujin. After participating in an environmental volunteer project in Iceland last summer, this time I wanted to spend a bit more time with animals, so I volunteered at an abandoned animal shelter in Tokushima. I usually like animals, and after taking classes about wildlife last semester, I wanted to have time interacting with animals. AlsoI decided to go to Tokushima because it seemed like a good opportunity to get away from daily life and heal when I was physically and mentally exhausted.
*Lee Yujin went to Iceland for environmental volunteering last summer! Afterwards, she decided on a gap year living in a new way by interacting with animals, and started her second gap year. If you want a series of special experiences, consult a gap year specialist! If you want to recover your spirit and take on new challenges but find it hard to start alone, we strongly recommend 1:1 consulting with a gap year specialist!
Gap year 1:1 consulting — a sure way to change your life
# I wanted to feel the quiet healing that comes from bonding with animals
The goal of this gap year was physical and mental ''healing.'' I wanted to experience the quiet healing gained from connecting with animals rather than interacting with people.Rather than travel, I wanted to recharge through a calm, leisurely life that felt more like living.
# I was able to feel a kind of happiness I hadn''t felt before
Spending time with the animals, I was able to feel a kind of happiness I had never felt before.There were many unforgettable happy moments: sitting still and petting the animals, watching an animal that had been wary of me slowly open up, and taking leisurely walks with them on warm, sunny days. It might seem trivial, but for me the size of that happiness was by no means small. Especially there was an animal named ''Kiki'' who was wary of people; I was deeply moved to see Kiki back away from treats given by new volunteers but accept treats from me. After walking and spending time together for several days, I think the affection I felt reached that animal.
*Here ''아이'' refers to the dogs and cats encountered during the volunteer work :)
# I got along even better because I was with friends
I was lucky to meet Korean sisters and brothers and live with them. We went grocery shopping together, and when they cooked I would do the dishes; we became really close. Before I went, I confidently thought I''d be fine alone, but I think Japanese life might have been very difficult without them.
I also met friends from Germany and Australia, and because they all had warm hearts that cherished and loved animals, I think we quickly became close. While walking the animals, we sometimes ran into other volunteers and would chat briefly, and if the animals didn''t reject each other, we''d sometimes walk them together.
# It was an experience where I felt the preciousness of life, awe for it, and a sense of responsibility
I felt many things while experiencing various situations at the shelter. There were emotional moments like when a pet I adored was adopted, when a pet I liked passed away, or when one I often walked became sick. One day my foot hurt and I couldn''t go to the shelter, and I felt so sorry because the animals at the shelter were eagerly waiting for their walk with me; walking was probably the highlight of their day. Since then I think I kept reminding myself to volunteer with a good heart.
It was a precious experience in which I could feel love for the animals and the love they gave me, the preciousness of life and reverence for it, and a sense of responsibility. It was a bit physically demanding, butI was able to spend carefree days, so it felt like a time to recharge.
# Tokushima abandoned-dog volunteer work — this is my daily routine!
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Usually I woke up in the morning, had breakfast, and arrived at work by 10:30. There wasn''t a set commute time; once all the tasks were done, we left. After work I would go home and freely shower, eat, or go to the supermarket. I lived each day following my instincts — eating when hungry and napping when sleepy.
# My Tokushima Animal Volunteer Preparation TIP!
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If you''re going to volunteer in winter, bring an electric heating pad!! Gap Year My Page''s The departure preparation steps were a great help again when getting ready. I could prepare things like flight tickets, bus reservations, and travel insurance step by step, so I was able to do it well without feeling vaguely anxious about preparing on my own.
# My Japan Tokushima Volunteer Trip Gap Year!
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Experience ★★★★★
: It was a precious experience to take care of myself and the animals abroad.
Learning ★★★★
: I was able to gain even more love for and understanding of animals.
Leisure ★★★
: I enjoyed having a relaxing time — taking long naps and casually going to the supermarket.
Curious to learn more about the Japanese Tokushima abandoned-animal protection volunteer project that Yujin Lee participated in?!
Please click the banner below!
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I was able to feel a kind of happiness I had never experienced before. I lived like family with Korean sisters and brothers, I also spent warm times with friends from Germany and Australia. Going through various situations such as adoptions and farewells, I felt the preciousness of life and a sense of responsibility, Through a relaxed life faithful to the instincts of eating when hungry and sleeping when sleepy, I was able to truly recharge.
<Humble everyday wild life: volunteering to care for abandoned animals in Tokushima, Japan> Review from gapper Lee Yujin
|
# I wanted to give myself the gift of healing after studying hard for a semester
Hello. My name is Lee Yujin. After participating in an environmental volunteer project in Iceland last summer, this time I wanted to spend a bit more time with animals, so I volunteered at an abandoned animal shelter in Tokushima. I usually like animals, and after taking classes about wildlife last semester, I wanted to have time interacting with animals. AlsoI decided to go to Tokushima because it seemed like a good opportunity to get away from daily life and heal when I was physically and mentally exhausted.
*Lee Yujin went to Iceland for environmental volunteering last summer! Afterwards, she decided on a gap year living in a new way by interacting with animals, and started her second gap year. If you want a series of special experiences, consult a gap year specialist! If you want to recover your spirit and take on new challenges but find it hard to start alone, we strongly recommend 1:1 consulting with a gap year specialist!
Gap year 1:1 consulting — a sure way to change your life
# I wanted to feel the quiet healing that comes from bonding with animals
The goal of this gap year was physical and mental ''healing.'' I wanted to experience the quiet healing gained from connecting with animals rather than interacting with people.Rather than travel, I wanted to recharge through a calm, leisurely life that felt more like living.
# I was able to feel a kind of happiness I hadn''t felt before
Spending time with the animals, I was able to feel a kind of happiness I had never felt before.There were many unforgettable happy moments: sitting still and petting the animals, watching an animal that had been wary of me slowly open up, and taking leisurely walks with them on warm, sunny days. It might seem trivial, but for me the size of that happiness was by no means small. Especially there was an animal named ''Kiki'' who was wary of people; I was deeply moved to see Kiki back away from treats given by new volunteers but accept treats from me. After walking and spending time together for several days, I think the affection I felt reached that animal.
*Here ''아이'' refers to the dogs and cats encountered during the volunteer work :)
# I got along even better because I was with friends
I was lucky to meet Korean sisters and brothers and live with them. We went grocery shopping together, and when they cooked I would do the dishes; we became really close. Before I went, I confidently thought I''d be fine alone, but I think Japanese life might have been very difficult without them.
I also met friends from Germany and Australia, and because they all had warm hearts that cherished and loved animals, I think we quickly became close. While walking the animals, we sometimes ran into other volunteers and would chat briefly, and if the animals didn''t reject each other, we''d sometimes walk them together.
# It was an experience where I felt the preciousness of life, awe for it, and a sense of responsibility
I felt many things while experiencing various situations at the shelter. There were emotional moments like when a pet I adored was adopted, when a pet I liked passed away, or when one I often walked became sick. One day my foot hurt and I couldn''t go to the shelter, and I felt so sorry because the animals at the shelter were eagerly waiting for their walk with me; walking was probably the highlight of their day. Since then I think I kept reminding myself to volunteer with a good heart.
It was a precious experience in which I could feel love for the animals and the love they gave me, the preciousness of life and reverence for it, and a sense of responsibility. It was a bit physically demanding, butI was able to spend carefree days, so it felt like a time to recharge.
# Tokushima abandoned-dog volunteer work — this is my daily routine!
Usually I woke up in the morning, had breakfast, and arrived at work by 10:30. There wasn''t a set commute time; once all the tasks were done, we left. After work I would go home and freely shower, eat, or go to the supermarket. I lived each day following my instincts — eating when hungry and napping when sleepy.
# My Tokushima Animal Volunteer Preparation TIP!
If you''re going to volunteer in winter, bring an electric heating pad!! Gap Year My Page''s The departure preparation steps were a great help again when getting ready. I could prepare things like flight tickets, bus reservations, and travel insurance step by step, so I was able to do it well without feeling vaguely anxious about preparing on my own.
# My Japan Tokushima Volunteer Trip Gap Year!
Experience ★★★★★
: It was a precious experience to take care of myself and the animals abroad.
Learning ★★★★
: I was able to gain even more love for and understanding of animals.
Leisure ★★★
: I enjoyed having a relaxing time — taking long naps and casually going to the supermarket.
Curious to learn more about the Japanese Tokushima abandoned-animal protection volunteer project that Yujin Lee participated in?!
Please click the banner below!
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